Job Description

Production Assistant

KYTX, The TEGNA CBS affiliate in Tyler, TX is looking for a Production Assistant. The person filling this role will be tasked with various production responsibilities - studio management, video editing, audio operation, and directing. This part-time position requires great communication skills, thinking on your feet, and close attention to detail. Production is the gateway between content and the audience. We are seeking someone who can execute transformation and growth of our visual product in the ever-changing world of live local news and bring some forward-thinking production ideas to the table to help us draw in diverse viewers.

Responsibilities

Maintain the overall look and style of our product across multiple platforms.

Ability to adapt and quickly change on the fly for breaking news, severe weather, and unexpected special events.

Knowledge and experience with operation of studio cameras, audio consoles, video editors, graphics systems, and production switchers.

Efficiency with Edius (or similar video editing software), ENPS, Bitcentral, and Chyron

Requirements

Must have 1-3 years experience as a non-linear editor.

Ability to work with a team of people to achieve clean newscasts.

Have high attention to detail to find and correct problems before they hit the air.

Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.

Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

Ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must.

Will require working nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be flexible with scheduling, including but not limited to, breaking news and illness.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.

Experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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